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15.2.07

Hawkers In The Park: First Singapore Day To Be Held In New York

ONE year after it was set up, the Overseas Singaporean Unit is throwingits first big party - pulling out all the stops to bring Singaporeans inNew York and its vicinity a slice of life back home.

The inaugural Singapore Day will be held in New York's Bryant Park onApril 21, featuring favourite hawkers, entertainers and more flown in fromthe Republic.

Organisers hope to attract more than 1,000 Singaporeans in and around NewYork. Part of the idea is to update them on the latest developments backhome, and let them meet industry captains and fellow citizens. The unitplans to make this an annual affair - though it will be held in adifferent city each year - in its ongoing efforts to keep overseasSingaporeans engaged and connected to home.

And to get more Singaporeans and others involved, the Connect Contest willoffer a tempting lure: A pair of round-trip economy-class tickets onSingapore Airlines to join in the festivities in New York.

All participants need to do is nominate their Singaporean friends andfamily who are living, studying or working in New York state to receiveinvitations to Singapore Day, by providing their names and valid emailaddresses.

Visit www.singaporeday.sg until March 5 to participate. The contest isopen to anyone above the age of 18 of any nationality. Friends and familycan also get involved in the interactive activities on the website. -YVONNE LIM